Behavioral health issues, like depression, are common and very treatable.
No need to suffer in silence. Help is available! Your first call can be to your
PCP who manages all your care. He/she can rule out or treat any medical issues.
The following is a listing of the behavioral health benefits US Family Health
Plan offers to members:
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One-hour outpatient therapy up to 2 times per week, per calendar year.
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Individual, group and family counseling for specific problems.
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All visits must be medically necessary.
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All visits must be with a network provider.
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Your first 8 visits in a calendar year do not require a referral from your Primary
Care Physician (PCP) or an authorization.
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Authorizations are required starting with the 9th visit.
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Active duty family members and retirees with Medicare part B have no co-payment.
Retirees without Medicare part B have a $25 per individual session and $17 per group
session co-payment.
If you still have questions regarding your behavioral health
benefits, you can contact our behavioral health partner, Health Integrated, to get
answers to your questions. They can also help locate a participating provider. The
toll-free number is 866-390-0933. Nurses are available 24 hours per day, seven days
per week. All calls are confidential. |